“The important thing is to not stop questioning.” -Albert Einstein

The goal of my research is to offer theoretical understanding for practical application, thus I am interested in developing programs, initiatives and services that encourage feminist development. In utilizing Black Feminist theory, I hope to center and connect the experiences of all women of color, and both cis, trans and gender queer women in my research. Other research interests include African American and Asian American ethnic identity development, mentoring programs, leadership development and career development.

The Ohio State University- Dr. Amy Barnes, Group Interventions, PAPER TITLE: Re-Defining Leadership: This final paper speaks to how I have learned to utilize Black Feminist theory to develop the way I lead and support students.

The Ohio State University- Dr. Jackie Blount, History of Colleges and Universities, PAPER TITLE:To Empower or Divide? Defining Leadership from the Colonial Era to WWII: This paper was written to answer the following prompt, “One reason long offered to justify higher education is that it prepares individuals to become leaders in our society. As you consider the history of higher education from the colonial era to WWII, do you agree with this view? If so, how have higher education institutions produced leaders? How successful have they been? If not, why not?”

2016

Rutgers University- Camden- Dr. Keith Green, Senior Seminar, Autobiography of The Self, PAPER TITLE:“The Black Woman’s Burden: Embodying and Escaping the Myth“: In this paper, I hope to explore the ways that black women in Harriet Jacob’s 1861 Incidents in the Life Of A Slave Girl and Beyonce’s 2016 album Lemonade verbalize their pain through the use of masking and myth.

Rutgers University- Camden- Dr. Chris Fitter, Shakespeare; PAPER TITLE: Women in Shakespeare: Highly Intelligent, Morally Centered and Unappreciated– Many position Shakespeare as a sexist, who disrespects women. In this paper, I argue that Shakespeare’s view of women can be best understood by the way he depicts men in his plays; the women, in contrast to the often evil, often morally corrupt, men are both clever and ethical.